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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Aftermarket navi in a place of ashtray

Have anyone considered installing an aftermarket navigation system in a place where ashtray is located on C55? We're talking about roughly 3" of space so you can easily pick up a unit that is 3"x5" (such as tomtom) out there. Obviously it would not be using car speakers for audio but it would definitely look better than having it on a the windshield...

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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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Someone has done it. There's a step by step install with pictures on the C-class forum.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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that's a bit low though. I didn't put my V1 remote display there even though I wired it to do just that. Looking that far down is not a good idea while driving.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by krzys4
Have anyone considered installing an aftermarket navigation system in a place where ashtray is located on C55? We're talking about roughly 3" of space so you can easily pick up a unit that is 3"x5" (such as tomtom) out there. Obviously it would not be using car speakers for audio but it would definitely look better than having it on a the windshield...

Any thoughts?
Kris
There are some posts in C section about install of Pioneer Avic D3. Looks pretty good.

https://mbworld.org/forums/search.php?searchid=3346096

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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Thanks. I'll do the research. Perhaps I'll take it to local electronics store (Abt) to see what they suggest. These guys can do wonders.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by krzys4
Thanks. I'll do the research. Perhaps I'll take it to local electronics store (Abt) to see what they suggest. These guys can do wonders.
The research has all been done. It's all in the C-class forum. There are step by step installs on both the ash tray install and also 2DIN retrofits.
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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can you give a link of this, i can't find it in the search....
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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can you give a link of this, i can't find it in the search....
Ashtray install (searched for ashtray):
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/176730-mio-gps-unit-installed-ashtray-fits-plus-other-install-ideas.html

AVIC install (DIY sticky):
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/163395-diy-installation-avic-other-aftermarket-hu-s-w203-warning-lots-images.html
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Thanks for the link...I can't do an ashtray install because i have the cigar lighter in the way as for the older models dont. Any other ideas for an aftermarket navi install??? Thanks again.
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Thanks for the link...I can't do an ashtray install because i have the cigar lighter in the way as for the older models dont. Any other ideas for an aftermarket navi install??? Thanks again.
You could take out the cigg lighter if you want to put it in the ash tray. Mercedes itself also offers a standalone navi that clips into the air vents. If you want to replace your factory stereo with an aftermarket navi, that AVIC thread is pretty good, although the DIY is for a prefacelift without premium sound. The C-class forum has all the answers for navi.
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